In an ambitious attempt to bring the DIY scenes of Northern Colorado out of their pandemic-induced dormancy, Casual Fest brought a variety of sounds and styles to the main stage, giving listeners a taste of the musical diversity within the local scene.
The organization behind the event, DIY Casual, was started in 2018 by director Rane Miranda as a way to label their informal promoting company as they started booking shows in their home. The practice of inviting bands to perform in one’s own home may sound strange to some but is common in underground scenes across the U.S. Miranda also fronts local band Sunnnner, which performed at the first of four Casual Fest…
